Infrared Optical Design Engineer II — Onsite Tucson

RTX; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

RTX, a leading aerospace and defense company, seeks an Optical Design Engineer II for on-site work in Tucson, AZ. You will design and analyze infrared imaging seekers, perform tolerancing and sensitivity studies, and collaborate across disciplines to meet performance goals.

You will contribute to stray-light analysis, support fabrication and prototype builds, and participate in reviews to transition designs to production while keeping schedule and cost in check.

Qualifications

• For this role, a STEM degree and 2+ years of relevant experience are expected.
• Experience designing and analyzing infrared or broadband imaging optical systems.
• Experience with optical tolerancing and performance sensitivity analysis.
• Experience with CODE V and/or Zemax for imaging design.
• Experience using stray-light tools such as FRED or ASAP.
• Proficiency in MATLAB for analysis and modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead optical design and analysis of infrared imaging systems and seekers.
• Perform detailed optical tolerancing and sensitivity analyses for producibility and margins.
• Conduct stray light analysis and ghost assessments to optimize image quality.
• Support optical fabrication, vendor engagement, and prototype builds.
• Collaborate with opto-mechanical, detector, cryogenic, and systems engineers.
• Assist system integration, alignment planning, and performance validation.
• Ensure technical performance, cost, and schedule objectives across development phases.
• Contribute to design reviews and documentation from concept to production.

Skills

Infrared imaging design

Optical tolerancing

MATLAB

Education

STEM degree

Tools

CODE V

Zemax

FRED/ASAP

Job description

RTX, a leading aerospace and defense company, seeks an Optical Design Engineer II for on-site work in Tucson, AZ. You will design and analyze infrared imaging seekers, perform tolerancing and sensitivity studies, and collaborate across disciplines to meet performance goals.

You will contribute to stray-light analysis, support fabrication and prototype builds, and participate in reviews to transition designs to production while keeping schedule and cost in check.